Hey everyone I’m new here. Started drinking more than usual during the pandemic . Went from once a week to a bottle or 2 every 2-3 days. I find it helps me relax but increased my anxiety and it’s been a vicious cycle . Is it safe to cold turkey or slowly back track on drinks ? Need some advice . I only drink at night .
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Everyone is different. I did it cold Turkey, but that can be dangerous. Talk to your doctor, and be honest about the amount you drink. That was my issue I always lied about how much I was drinking. I got lucky.
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Welcome to the app - hope it helps you and you find positivity and support!
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Cold turkey will have some side effects. But nothing is worse than the side effect of trying to dial back, and ending up never stopping drink. Getting sober is definitely step 1. Then loosid, AA meetings, and a sponsor.
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Justin spelled it out. Can’t taper. That addiction bug will always be there nipping at your soul. It’s tough starting out. Change is not easy. Yet, you want normalcy, a new life, gotta remove that poison from it. Sharing here now is the start. Now you gotta decide, life growing, or life dying. It will eventually take you out of living your potential. And you will never be alone again if you get plugged into something to have your back.
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And welcome. We will have your back if you can take some positive suggestions.
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I appreciate everyone for the support. Today is day 3. I’m going to the gym after work and taking a liquid vitamins and changed my ratings habits. I’m hoping the gym would help distract me from wanting a drink. I’m just scared because of all the dangerous things I read about doing cold turkey. I usually drink when I’m anxious but after being in the gym past couple days I feel great and anxiousness is gone. I can drink socially and not over do it but when I’m going through emotional turmoil I go hard in the paint. I have an appt. with my therapist during my lunch break today.
Ok. Good luck with that social drinking.
I’m actually not socializing right now so that way I can get back on track
Similar situation with me as well. I’ve been able to quit cold turkey but have still been testing the waters with cutting back. Not everyone needs detox..
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